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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,949.34, 332,512.07 and 133,521.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,949.34, 332,512.07 and 133,521.17 is: 184,260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,949.34 : 332,512.07 = 133,521.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,949.34/332,512.07 = 133,521.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,949.34x = 332,512.07 × 133,521.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,949.34x = 44,397,398,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,398,962.96/240,949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,260.31

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